shelvesofivy's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Death of parent and Abandonment
onefineelephant's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
10/10. Really great book from a really great series with really great themes. I loved this book and so did my 5th-grade students. I really hope there are more books to come from this series or world.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Kidnapping, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Fire/Fire injury
midnightverde's review
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This series is truly lovely. It’s wonderful to see characters who go against gender norms and who are supported by their families and friends. There are some distant relatives who bully Aster, but his immediate family has his back and his confidence and strong sense of identity helps him stay strong. I know there are lots of children who need these great examples of what healthy, supportive relationships look like. I also love the character of Charlie because she’s such an awesome friend to Aster and Ariel. She’s always there, even when things get hard. I really hope to see more books in the series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Bullying
anniereads221's review
adventurous
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Grief, Death of parent, Abandonment, Violence, and Death
pastel_clouds's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
tense
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Minor: Death of parent and Abandonment
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